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Matsumoto (City Snapshots)

Out of all of the places that I've been in Japan, Matsumoto in Nagano-ken (Winter Olympics 1998) would have to be one of my favorites. From the friendly locals, the traditional buildings, the castle and the beautiful surrounding Japan Alps.

Ritsuko and I arrived at Matsumoto on the 13/04/2005 went for a brief look around the city and the castle, before heading to Asama Onsen to stay the night. On following day we headed off to Nagoya.

"From the moment you step off the train and hear the piped-in voice singing 'Ma-tsumo-toooh' you sense you're somewhere different. Matsumoto has superb castle, some pretty streets, and an atmosphere that's both laid-back and surprisingly cosmopolitan." - Lonely Planet Japan Guide (8th edition)

"Matsumoto's castle is its big attraction, but you'll find some nice surprises as you make your way to it" - The Rough Guide to Japan (3rd Edition)

From the train station 1
From the train station 1		 From the train station 2
From the train station 2		 Narrow streets
Narrow streets		 Crossing a bridge
Crossing a bridge
Souvenir shop street
Souvenir shop street		 A small bridge
A small bridge		 Along the river
Along the river		 City shrine
City shrine
A building by the river
A building by the river

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